Abdominal crunch
A short, controlled curl of your head and shoulders off the floor that strengthens the muscles at the front of your core.
BeginnerMatLow impactSuggested: 15 reps
How to do it
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart.
- Rest your arms by your sides.
- Breathe out and curl your head and shoulder blades off the floor, reaching your hands toward your knees.
- Pause for a moment, then lower back down with control.
Form tips
- Keep your lower back in contact with the floor.
- Leave a fist-sized gap between your chin and chest.
- Lift from your abs rather than jerking your head forward.
Muscles worked
Abs